Time to take off the mask? Some people assumed Black men in masks were threatening, our research found.
Our research finds that, as with so many things, masks may seem race neutral — but they have a racially disparate impact
What would persuade conservative White men to get vaccinated? A thumbs-up from Ben Carson.
Here’s what our research found
Ben Carson defended Trump’s racist tweets. Here’s how that affects his reputation.
Whites will like him more and blacks will like him less, survey findings suggest.
Muslims are the least popular religious group in the U.S. They’re disliked even more than atheists.
[caption id="attachment_54549" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Khizr Khan, whose son, Humayun S.M.
On Twitter, Trump “punches down” far more than any of his rivals.
[caption id="attachment_48461" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Donald Trump signs his tax return.
Why are African-Americans such loyal Democrats when they are so ideologically diverse?
[caption id="attachment_46878" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump holds
A deep dive into the news media’s role in the rise of Donald J. Trump
[caption id="attachment_42412" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Donald Trump with Fox News anchor
How terrorist attacks can change opinions and elections — including the 2016 election
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Jeb Bush’s presidential campaign was a success — for its consultants
With apologies to Winston Churchill, the tale of the Jeb
Two reasons the Republican presidential race is still such a mess
[caption id="attachment_35833" align="aligncenter" width="908"] From left, John Kasich, Jeb Bush,
Here’s what the presidential candidates are really telling us about how they think–and how they’d lead
[caption id="attachment_35521" align="aligncenter" width="908"] The Republican U.S. presidential candidates debate
Donald Trump accuses Ted Cruz of dirty tricks. Will it matter?
[caption id="attachment_35353" align="aligncenter" width="908"] People cheer as Sen. Ted Cruz
Ted Cruz has an under-appreciated strength in Iowa
[caption id="attachment_35098" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz listens
How Iowans are changing their minds about the candidates, in 5 easy charts
[caption id="attachment_34922" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Supporters of Democratic presidential candidate Hillary
Will foreign policy be a major issue in the 2016 election? Here’s what we know.
At the last two Republican debates, the looming center-stage presence
Donald Trump has nothing left to gain from media coverage
[caption id="attachment_33662" align="aligncenter" width="908"] (Randall Hill/Reuters)[/caption] A number of pundits,
Here’s what Machiavelli would have to say about the Republican primaries
[caption id="attachment_34090" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Republican presidential candidates (L-R) Ohio Gov.
The RNC’s secret dinner about a brokered convention is no surprise. Here’s why.
Last week, a number of Republican Party leaders – including
How to improve our presidential debates in one easy step: Make the clock a moderator
At their best, debates serve democracy: They highlight candidates’ strengths
Trump continues to lead the polls. Here’s why he might not win the election.
[caption id="attachment_27331" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Donald Trump speaks on Saturday, July
No, Donald Trump’s candidacy doesn’t mean that presidential nominations are completely different now
[caption id="attachment_32579" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Donald Trump and his then-wife, Ivana,
Republican voters actually aren’t divided into ‘establishment’ and ‘outsider’ camps
Given this year's crowded Republican presidential field, one of the
Every new U.S. president faces a surprise international crisis. So in the primaries, should foreign policy experience matter?
Every president in U.S. history possessed some form of government
This is what Twitter can teach us about John Kasich’s (and everyone else’s!) debate performance
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This one chart shows which Republicans bashed Hillary Clinton in Tuesday night’s debate. We explain why.
[caption id="attachment_32085" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Republican presidential candidates John Kasich, Jeb
Did Rubio win the last Republican debate? Here’s what we learned from Twitter.
[caption id="attachment_31971" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Ben Carson, right, and Donald Trump
The Convocation Of’s ‘Pyramid Technology’: The week in one album
This week: Video surfaces of Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson
Why Washington doesn’t work
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Why Asian Americans don’t vote Republican
[caption id="attachment_17892" align="aligncenter" width="460"] (Credit: AP/Matt Rourke)[/caption] During the recent
5 things to watch for in Wednesday night’s Republican presidential debate
The third debate among the Republican presidential candidates — well, at
Who went viral after the first Democratic presidential debate
Since the first Democratic debate Tuesday, there has been endless
Republican activists think a strong conservative can win the White House. They’re probably wrong.
[caption id="attachment_22560" align="aligncenter" width="611"] Tea party activists at a rally
Which Republican presidential candidate will drop out next? Maybe these two.
[caption id="attachment_29937" align="aligncenter" width="908"] The Republican presidential candidates at the
The big issues dividing the Republican Party (in 3 graphs)
[caption id="attachment_29937" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Republican presidential candidates, from left, former
Even in 2011, Trump’s strongest supporters were people who thought Obama is Muslim
[caption id="attachment_29472" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks
If you think super PACs have changed everything about the presidential primary, think again
[caption id="attachment_27328" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Your Republican presidential field, minus the
What game theory tells us about Wednesday’s debate and the Republican primary
[caption id="attachment_29584" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Some of the candidates at Wednesday
What game theory tells us about Wednesday's debate and the Republican primary
[caption id="attachment_29584" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Some of the candidates at Wednesday
You can blame CNN (and the news media) if childhood vaccinations go down
There were a lot of half-truths and out-right falsehoods peddled
This is how candidates are trying to tell you what they really think. (Hint: it’s not through the news media.)
Donald Trump is offending someone. Ben Carson says we’re all
This is how candidates are trying to tell you what they really think. (Hint: it's not through the news media.)
Donald Trump is offending someone. Ben Carson says we’re all
Can we stop blaming the media for Donald Trump? Nope. Not at all.
Yesterday, my Post colleague Chris Cillizza asked, "Can we please
Is voter anger behind the Trump and Sanders surges? Maybe yes.
[caption id="attachment_28400" align="aligncenter" width="2200"] Donald Trump answers a question at
What explains Ben Carson? The long tradition of black conservatism.
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Why is Ben Carson surging? Once again, it’s the media.
[caption id="attachment_29100" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson attends
Why is Ben Carson surging? Once again, it's the media.
[caption id="attachment_29100" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson attends
The 7 things you need to know about how Donald Trump has hogged the presidential campaign conversation
[caption id="attachment_28534" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump
This is the Twitter data from last night’s GOP debate you are not supposed to pay attention to this morning
[caption id="attachment_28230" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] Republican debate participants (top row L-R)
This is the Twitter data from last night's GOP debate you are not supposed to pay attention to this morning
[caption id="attachment_28230" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] Republican debate participants (top row L-R)
There are only 497 things you need to know about tonight’s Republican debate
[caption id="attachment_28230" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] Republican debate participants (top row L-R)
There are only 497 things you need to know about tonight's Republican debate
[caption id="attachment_28230" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] Republican debate participants (top row L-R)
People who live close to mass shootings are less likely to vote Republican
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Republicans say goodbye to the Confederate flag–and hello to a new strategy
[caption id="attachment_26439" align="alignnone" width="620" class="center"] File: Protesters hold a sign
Why does the Republican Party still oppose LGBT rights?
[caption id="attachment_26191" align="aligncenter" width="2048"] Like other right-of-center parties, the British
Who is the most conservative Republican candidate for president?
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